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Solar Power in 17048 (Lykens, PA)

Solar Energy in 17048

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 17048 with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 17048

Solar panels in 17048 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17048

The total length of the day in 17048 (Lykens, PA) today (April 28, 2024) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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17048 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 17048 (Lykens, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17048

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 17048.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 17048

Solar Radiation Data in 17048

Based on historical 17048 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 17048. [1]

The region associated with 17048 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 17048 that are always titled at the latitude of Lykens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 17048

Solar Radiation Data in 17048

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 17048.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 17048

Solar Radiation Data in 17048

The region associated with 17048 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 17048 is July with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.5 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 17048 are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 17048 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17048

The average monthly solar radiation level in 17048, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 17048 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17048 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 17048

Sunrise / Sunset in 17048

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:07 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:54
Solar Energy Statistics for 17048

Best Months for Solar in 17048

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 17048

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 17048 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 17048

The Power of Solar in 17048

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17048. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17048. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 17048

Solar Radiation Data in 17048

17048 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5161.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 17048 is July with an average of 534.42 kWhac, followed by May at 500.46 kWhac and August at 494.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 17048 are December with an average of 286.36 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.02 kWhac and November at 340.48 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 17048 [5]

Sun Apr 28
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 29
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 79%
Tue Apr 30
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed May 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 43%
Thu May 2
76°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri May 3
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about 17048

About 17048

The ZIP code 17048 is associated with the city of Lykens in Dauphin County in Pennsylvania.

17048 Solar Power

17048 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17048, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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